Food Science

Whitehall College of Further Education

 

Course Name Food Science
Course Provider Whitehall College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) City of Dublin ETB
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Course Code 5M5267
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Whitehall
Course Content This course facilitates the learner to explore Food Science and the principles of food processing with a view to gaining employment or progressing to further education or training.
FET Code 5M5267 - Food Science
Duration 1 year
Comment All applicants will be notified of the interview outcome within 21 days of completion of the interview, subject to all relevant available information being supplied.

Certification:
Food Science 5M5267
Course Fee

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€200 Government Levy

€300 (Includes QQI assessment fees)

Fees may be subject to change

All our programmes are funded under the National Development Plan and therefore there are no programme fees. However, students are liable for the pa...

Financial Support

Expand+Students on approved Post Leaving Certificate Courses are eligible to apply for the Maintenance Grant. Eligibility is determined by means testing. Students may apply to their local Education and Training Board for this grant. Information on this sche...

Interview Yes. Interviews are scheduled as follows - 1st Round March, 2nd Round May & Final Round in September 2017
Application Date

Expand+ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

Applications are made on-line.

The college will acknowledge receipt of all application forms received. All applicants will receive written notification of dates and times of interviews for places on programmes. In exceptio...

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Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Courses commence in September 2017
Subjects Taught •Anatomy & Physiology
•Communications
•Dietetics
•Food Chemistry
•Food Processing
•Microbiology
•Nutrition
•Safety and Health at Work
•Work Experience

Please note that the combination of components outlined above may be subject to revision.
Mature Entry Places Mature students are welcome to apply.
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Applicants will be interviewed.
Careers or Further Progression Students who successfully complete this course will be able to apply for suitable positions in the food industry.

Graduates may also be eligible to apply for places in Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Check individual colleges to see links available as some courses do not have a QQI/PLC Level 5 entry route.

Links to third level from Food Science 5M5267 - see Course Web Page URL below.
Further Enquiries Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com
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